This peak is not in the book. This peak and the surrounding summits may be the most spectacular peaks in the Lick Creek Range. It is undeniable that this area is the most difficult area to access in the Lick Creek Range. Updated October 2018 Peak 9027 is an extremely hard to reach. John Platt and friends climbed the peak … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Sunset Peak is located west of the Idaho/Montana border between Canyon Creek to the south and Pritchard Creek to the north. The area between these two drainages saw extensive mineral exploration and logging operations. As a result, this area is penetrated by many roads. You can drive to the summit. The Forest Service … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 112 of the book. Updated February 2020 North Loon Mountain is the crown of the Lick Creek Range. It is the 30th-most prominent Idaho summit. It is also a hard peak to reach. The ridge between South Loon Mountain and North Loon Mountain is not just tedious but is full … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. This page details three routes: Southeast Rib, Headwall, and Livingston Douglas’ East Face/South Ridge Route. Updated November 2022 Peak 10158 is located on the main Smoky Mountain Crest between Camas County High Point and Prairie Creek Peak. Specifically, it is 2.5 miles west-northwest of Norton Peak. The recommended name is Shadow Peak. USGS Galena … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 369 of the book. Ken Jones has provided an updated trip report for this peak which provides access information for an approach from Wyoming. Livingston Douglas’ update provides including a new route on the west side of Meade Peak that he reports “went beautifully and was never harder than Class … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 354 of the book. Livingston Douglas provided a new, more detailed description of the West Ridge Route and four new photos. Updated January 2023 This impressive summit has over 3,000 feet of prominence, is the highest point in the Deep Creek Mountains, and also the highest point in Power County. … Continue reading